Docker and Docker Compose version upgrades on hosted runners

Source: GitHub Actions Blog

New Versions

• Docker Engine: v29.1
• Docker Compose: v2.40 (or higher if new v2 minor versions release before our change)

You may need to update your workflows if you rely on Docker functionality slated for removal in v29.

Keep Up to Date on Upcoming Runner Image Changes

We regularly update runner images for improved performance, enhanced functionality, and security improvements. You can find a list of other upcoming changes, updates, and deprecations to runner images in the runner‑images repository. Check regularly to confirm that your runner images will not be impacted by any scheduled updates.